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Chris Taliaferro

Chris Taliaferro

American politician

Chris Taliaferro is a Democratic Alderman representing the 29th ward of the city of Chicago. The 29th ward includes the Austin, Montclare and Galewood areas.[1]

Quick Facts Member of the Chicago City Council from the 29th ward, Preceded by ...

Aldermanic career

Taliaferro was elected alderman in 2015, unseating incumbent Deborah L. Graham. He was reelected in 2019.

He is a member of the following committees; Human Relations, Committees, Rules and Ethics, License and Consumer Protection, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, Public Safety and Transportation and Public Way.[2] He is a member of the Chicago City Council's Progressive Reform Caucus, its Veterans Caucus and its Black Caucus.[3][4]

In the runoff of the 2019 Chicago mayoral election, Taliaferro endorsed Toni Preckwinkle.[5] Taliaferro has been considered a City Council ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot during her time as mayor.[6]

In June 2022, Taliaferro lost a primary election for a Cook County judgeship.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    Pollard, David (2015-04-07). "Chris Taliaferro elected as Galewood, Austin alderman". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  2. [2]
    "Legistar Profile – Chris Taliaferro". City Clerk of Chicago. 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  3. [3]
    Cox, Ted (2015-04-08). "Progressive Aldermen Getting Reinforcements on City Council". DNAinfo.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-16. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
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    Ahern, Mary (2015-10-05). "City Council Black Caucus Calls for Chicago's Top Cop to Be Fired". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  5. [5]
    "List of Endorsements in the Race for Chicago Mayor". NBC Chicago. 18 March 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  6. [6]
    Liederman, Mack (23 January 2023). "Ald. Chris Taliaferro Faces 2 Community Activists In 29th Ward Race On West Side". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
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